DE202021104804U1 - Tax refund device - Google Patents

Abstract

Tax refund device (2) with:
a first reading device (4) for reading out authenticity _{information (i 1a} ), user information (i _1b ) and payment transaction _{data (i 1c} ) contained on at least one document, in particular a tax refund form, or an electronic device;
a second reading device (6) for reading out personal _{identification data (i 2} ) from an identification document or an electronic device; and
a control device (8) with
a checking unit which, based on the authenticity information (i _1a ) read out, checks an authenticity of the document, in particular by checking a stamp applied to the document by a customs authority;
a comparison unit which compares the user information (i _1b ) and personal identification data _{(i 2) that have been read out,}
a determination unit which determines a tax refund claim upon confirmation of the authenticity of the document and upon agreement of the user information (i _1b ) read out with the personal identification _{data (i 2),}
a determination unit that, if the
Tax refund claim on the basis of the read out payment transaction data (i _1c) a tax refund amount (i _e) is determined, and
an initiation unit which initiates a refund of the determined tax refund amount (i _e ).

Description

Technical area

The invention relates to a tax refund device with reading devices for reading out various information and a control device which controls the tax refund process based on the information read out by the reading devices.

State of the art

In the area of tax refunds, the DE 10 2016 113 387 A1 a method and a device for the acquisition and optional forwarding of tax data to a data-collecting tax authority are known. This involves, among other things, a simplified document generation for form-based data transmission by scanning at least one code, by means of which a link between a document, such as a tax refund form, with a function of an application software can be established. The tax refund form is then completed by entering user-specific data provided by means of the application software and the recorded form-related data in corresponding predetermined fields of the tax refund form. This completed tax refund form is then checked with the payment receipt at a processing office, in particular a competent customs authority, and confirmed by this, in particular confirmed by a customs stamp, and the confirmed tax refund form is then forwarded to a tax refund company, which checks the confirmed tax refund form and the tax refund amount to the user pays and ultimately submits the collected tax refund forms to a data-collecting institute, in particular to the tax authorities.

The completed and confirmed forms have so far only been forwarded to the tax refund company by handing them in person to the tax refund company, whose branches are only located at certain locations, e.g. at the airport or on a border between two neighboring countries. However, when leaving the country, the users can often no longer go to such a tax refund company due to urgency, as a result of which the tax refund process can no longer be carried out and thus the traveler / user cannot be refunded the sales tax paid. Furthermore, the user often has to queue at the tax refund company. This is because, on the one hand, there are not enough tax reimbursement companies or insufficient staff available and, on the other hand, the manual processing of the tax reimbursement process, in particular the checking of the tax reimbursement forms and the personal identification, is time-consuming. Manual checking also often leads to unavoidable processing errors. For example, it may happen that the tax refund form does not match the user identification, as a result of which a tax refund amount is paid to the wrong person. The authenticity of the completed forms cannot be checked during manual processing either. Hence, there is a risk of fake tax refund forms being misused.

Accordingly, it is conceivable to develop a device for tax refunds by means of which the completed tax refund forms with the payment receipts can be submitted and collected without the user having to hand in the tax refund forms with the payment receipts personally to the tax refund company.

Such a tax refund device could be constructed similarly to a conventional machine, for example an ATM or a parking ticket machine. However, the complicated tax refund process cannot be carried out by means of the conventional automatic machines, since a large number of other components are required for the tax refund process, which are provided for solving the above-mentioned problems.

Disclosure of the invention

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a tax refund device with which a tax refund process is carried out in a quick, simplified and reliable manner.

This object is achieved by means of a tax refund device according to claim 1.

According to the invention, the tax refund device has a first reading device, in particular a code scanner and / or a document scanner for reading out authenticity information, in particular customs stamps, user information, in particular user names and payment transaction data, in particular payment amount to be reimbursed, which is on at least one document, in particular a tax reimbursement form, or an electronic device, in particular a mobile phone, a second reading device, in particular a code scanner for reading out Personal identification data from an identification document, in particular a passport or an electronic device, in particular a mobile phone, and a control device. The control device has a checking unit that checks the authenticity of the document based on the authenticity information read out, in particular by checking a stamp or customs stamp applied to the document by a customs authority, a matching unit that compares the user information and personal identification data that has been read out, a determination unit that When the authenticity of the document is confirmed and the user information read out matches the personal identification data, a tax refund claim is determined on the basis of the user information read out, a determination unit that determines a tax refund amount based on the payment transaction data read out on the basis of the payment transaction data read out, and an initiation unit that determines a Refund of the determined tax refund amount initiated.

The tax refund device according to the invention offers a fast and reliable tax refund option as an alternative to the usual manual processing process. The tax refund device according to the invention, which is designed like a conventional machine, for example, allows the user to complete the tax refund process within a few minutes. This device is relatively easy to use, like a conventional bank machine or parking ticket machine. In comparison to manual processing, the device has a control which in particular has a checking unit by which the authenticity of the document, in particular of the customs stamp applied to the document, is checked. As a result, a forged stamp or a forged form can be recognized by the device. Furthermore, a comparison unit is provided which compares the user information read out by a first reading device and the personal identification data read out by a second reading device, whereby, on the one hand, the personal identification takes place very quickly within a few seconds and, on the other hand, an error when checking the personal identification can be avoided.

The tax refund claim is then only made if the authenticity of the document is confirmed by the verification unit and the user information matches the personal identification data.

In the event that the authenticity of the document is not confirmed by the verification unit or the user information does not match the personal identification, the tax refund process is not continued. As a result, on the one hand, a forgery of the document or misuse of forged tax refund forms can be detected and, on the other hand, payment of the tax refund amount to a wrong person can be avoided.

After the determination of the tax refund entitlement by the determination unit of the control device, the tax refund amount can be determined based on the payment transaction data of the single scanned tax refund form or the scanned plurality of tax refund forms. Thus, a tax refund amount can be automatically determined or added up by the determination unit, whereby an incorrect aggregation or determination of the tax refund amount, which often happens in manual processing, can also be avoided.

As a result, a tax refund process is carried out by the apparatus of the invention in a quick, simplified and reliable manner.

Advantageous further developments are the subject of the subclaims and are explained in more detail below.

According to a preferred aspect, the first reading device can also be designed to read out payment information, in particular a payment amount of a further document, in particular a payment slip, which is connected to the above-mentioned document, in particular by a stapler or a stapling machine or by glue. Furthermore, the control device has a second comparison unit which compares the payment transaction data read out by the first reading device and the payment information on the read document, in particular the payment slip, in particular the payment amount, and a second determination unit which, if the read out payment transaction data match the payment information on the other document read out and, if there is a tax refund claim, a coordinated tax refund claim. The determination unit accordingly determines a tax reimbursement amount on the basis of the payment transaction data read out if the agreed tax refund claim exists.

The tax refund form can be deliberately / unintentionally stapled or glued to an incorrect payment receipt. In such In this case, an incorrect tax refund amount can be determined. By additionally comparing the payment transaction data of the tax refund form with the payment information of the payment slip associated with the tax refund form, an intentional / unintentional stapling or sticking of the tax refund form with an incorrect payment slip can be detected by the device. Thus, incorrect calculation of the tax refund amount can be avoided. Accordingly, a reliable tax refund process is carried out.

Advantageously, the control device also has a third comparison unit, which compares a total tax refund amount received from a server based on the user information read out and the tax refund amount determined by the determination unit, and a reminder unit, the reminder unit if the total tax refund amount received from the server does not match that of the tax refund amount determined by the determination unit reminds the user of the missing or yet to be submitted tax refund forms. Typically, a variety of tax return forms are submitted because the user often receives a variety of tax return forms from different stores. It can therefore happen that the user only submits part of the tax refund forms to be submitted. Thus, the user can only get a part of the total tax refund amount refunded, but not the full total tax refund amount. With the user-related total tax refund amount stored in the server, an additional comparison with the tax refund amount determined by the determination unit can take place, as a result of which the user is reminded of the missing tax refund forms if they do not match. For example, the reminder of the missing tax refund forms can be made by a message on a display. Thereafter, the user can submit the further tax refund forms to the device in order to have the full tax refund amount refunded. Accordingly, a reliable tax refund process can be achieved.

The tax refund device preferably also has a collection device by means of which the document, in particular the tax refund form, preferably with the further document, in particular the payment receipt, is drawn into the tax refund device. As a result, the tax refund forms can be deposited or collected in the tax refund device. The user no longer has to hand in the read-out tax refund forms at other locations, for example at a branch of the tax refund company. This enables a faster and simplified tax refund process.

The tax refund device preferably has an output device which outputs the determined tax refund amount in cash and / or outputs receipts for the tax refund amount. Thus, a cash payout of the tax refund amount as well as receipt of a receipt for the tax refund amount paid is made possible by the device.

It is also conceivable to provide a display or an input terminal in the device, by means of which the bank details are entered by the user and the tax refund amount is transferred to the entered bank details. This enables another payment method for paying the tax refund amount by entering bank details.

More preferably, the device also has a third reading device for reading out user bank details or user account data, in particular from an electronic device or a bank card, the tax refund device transferring or crediting the determined tax refund amount to the read out bank details or to the read out user account. This enables another payment method.

In addition, the device preferably has at least one display device which is assigned to the first reader and / or the second reader and / or the third reader and / or the collection device and / or the output device and is provided for displaying the progress of the tax refund process. Thus, the user can see through a light on the display device which step of the tax refund process is currently taking place or which device is currently running or what he has to do. Accordingly, the user-friendliness of the device increases. A simplified and faster tax refund process can thereby be achieved.

A display device is advantageously provided for each of the first reading device, the second reading device and the third reading device. In this way, the user can see up to which step the tax refund process is currently running and what he has to do now. A simplified and quick tax refund process can thus be achieved.

• - Auslesen von Authentizitätsinformationen und/oder Benutzerinformationen und/oder Zahlungsvorgangsdaten, die auf zumindest einem Dokument oder einem elektronischen Gerät enthalten sind;
• - Auslesen von Personenidentifikationsdaten von einem Ausweisdokument oder einem elektronischen Gerät;
• - Überprüfen von einer Authentizität des Dokuments basierend auf den ausgelesenen Authentizitätsinformationen, insbesondere durch Überprüfen eines von einer Zollbehörde auf das Dokument aufgebrachten Stempels;
• - Abgleichen der ausgelesenen Benutzerinformationen und Personenidentifikationsdaten;
• - bei Bestätigung der Authentizität des Dokuments und bei Übereinstimmung der ausgelesenen Benutzerinformationen mit den Personenidentifikationsdaten Bestimmten eines Steuerrückerstattungsanspruchs;
• - bei Bestehen des Steuerrückerstattungsanspruchs Ermitteln eines Steuerrückerstattungsbetrags auf der Grundlage der ausgelesenen Zahlungsvorgangsdaten; und
• - Initiieren einer Rückerstattung des ermittelten Steuerrückerstattungsbetrags.

A tax refund process has the following steps:

• - Reading out authenticity information and / or user information and / or payment transaction data that are contained on at least one document or an electronic device;
• - Reading out personal identification data from an identification document or an electronic device;
• Checking an authenticity of the document based on the authenticity information read out, in particular by checking a stamp applied to the document by a customs authority;
• - Matching of the read user information and personal identification data;
• - When the authenticity of the document is confirmed and when the user information read out agrees with the personal identification data, certain of a tax refund claim;
• - If the tax refund claim exists, determining a tax refund amount on the basis of the payment transaction data read out; and
• - Initiate a refund of the determined tax refund amount.

• - Auslesen von Zahlungsinformationen eines weiteren Dokuments, insbesondere eines Zahlungsbelegs, das mit dem genannten Dokument, insbesondere durch ein Heftgerät bzw. eine Heftmaschine oder durch Klebstoff verbunden ist;
• - Abgleichen der ausgelesenen Zahlungsvorgangsdaten und der auf dem ausgelesenen weiteren Dokument stehenden Zahlungsinformationen,
• - bei Übereinstimmung der ausgelesenen Zahlungsvorgangsdaten mit den auf dem ausgelesenen weiteren Dokument stehenden Zahlungsinformationen, und bei Bestehen des Steuerrückerstattungsanspruchs Bestimmen eines abgestimmten Steuerrückerstattungsanspruchs, und
• - bei Bestehen des abgestimmten Steuerrückerstattungsanspruchs Ermitteln des Steuerrückerstattungsbetrags auf der Grundlage der ausgelesenen Zahlungsvorgangsdaten.

The tax refund method preferably also has the following steps:

• Reading out payment information from a further document, in particular a payment slip, which is connected to the said document, in particular by a stapler or a stapling machine or by adhesive;
• - Comparison of the read out payment transaction data and the payment information on the read out other document,
• - if the payment transaction data read out matches the payment information on the further document read out, and if the tax refund claim exists, determining a coordinated tax refund claim, and
• - If the agreed tax refund claim exists, determining the tax refund amount on the basis of the payment transaction data that has been read out.

• - Abgleichen eines von einem Server erhaltenen Gesamtsteuerrückerstattungsbetrags basierend auf den ausgelesenen Benutzerinformationen und des von der Ermittlungseinheit ermittelten Steuerrückerstattungsbetrags; und
• - bei Nicht-Übereinstimmung des vom Server erhaltenen Gesamtsteuerrückerstattungsbetrags mit dem von der Ermittlungseinheit ermittelten Steuerrückerstattungsbetrag Erinnern des Benutzers an den fehlenden bzw. noch abzugebenden Steuerrückerstattungsformularen.

More preferably, the tax refund method also has the following steps:

• Matching a total tax refund amount received from a server based on the user information read out and the tax refund amount determined by the determination unit; and
• - If the total tax refund amount received from the server does not match the tax refund amount determined by the determination unit, reminding the user of the missing or still to be submitted tax refund forms.

• - nach dem Auslesen oder während des Auslesens von Authentizitätsinformationen, Benutzerinformationen sowie Zahlungsvorgangsdaten, Hineinziehen des Dokuments, insbesondere des Steuerrückerstattungsformulars in eine Steuerrückerstattungsvorrichtung.

Also preferably, the tax refund method further comprises the steps:

• - After reading out or during the reading out of authenticity information, user information and payment transaction data, drawing the document, in particular the tax refund form, into a tax refund device.

• 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Steuerrückerstattungsvorrichtung gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform;
• 2 ein Blockdiagramm, das eine Steuereinrichtung/Steuerung der Steuerrückerstattungsvorrichtung zeigt; und
• 3 ein Blockdiagramm, das die Steuereinrichtung/Steuerung mit weiteren bevorzugten Einheiten zeigt; und
• 4 ein Flussdiagramm, das das Steuerrückerstattungsverfahren zeigt.

The invention is explained below with the aid of drawings. Show it:

• 1 a perspective view of a tax refund device in accordance with a preferred embodiment;
• 2 Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing a controller of the tax refund apparatus; and
• 3 a block diagram showing the controller / controller with further preferred units; and
• 4th Fig. 3 is a flow chart showing the tax refund process.

The figures are merely of a schematic nature and are used exclusively for understanding the invention. The same elements are provided with the same reference symbols. The features of the individual exemplary embodiments can be interchanged with one another.

Figure description

As in 1 shown comprises a tax refund device 2 a housing 20th and a display 12th or an input terminal 12th , preferably a touch screen 12th , on that in the case 20th integrated and to operate the tax refund device 2 is provided. By operating the display 12th the tax return process can be performed using the elements described below.

Furthermore, the tax refund device 2 at least three in the case 20th integrated readers, namely a first reader 4th , a second reader 6th and a third reader 14th , on that in the case 20th are integrated.

The first reader 4th is preferably designed as a code scanner, for example a QR code scanner and / or a document scanner, for reading out different information. The reader 4th can preferably scan or scan a code contained on a document, in particular a tax refund form or an electronic device, in particular a QR code, and the different information, in particular user information i _1b and / or payment transaction data i _1c that are stored in a server, for example. Additionally / alternatively, the reader can 4th can also be designed as a document scanner in order to scan the tax refund form to be submitted or the authenticity information i _1a , in particular to scan a customs stamp. In the case that the first reader 4th only as a code scanner for reading out user information i _1b and / or payment transaction data i _1c is provided, an additional document scanner for reading out the authenticity information i _1a be provided, which, for example, within a feed direction 18th is formed and will be explained in more detail below.

The second reader 6th is preferably used as a code scanner, particularly preferably as a barcode scanner for reading out personal identification data i ₂ designed by an identification document, in particular a passport or an electronic device, in particular a mobile phone.

The third reader 14th is preferably designed as a card reading device for reading out a user bank account from a bank card. A tax refund amount described below i _e can thus be transferred to the bank details that have been read out. Alternatively, the third reader 14th Be designed as a code scanner for reading out user account data, in particular from an electronic device, for example a mobile phone. The tax refund amount i _e can thus be credited to the user account that has been read out.

The tax refund device 2 also has the retraction device 18th , especially a document feeder 18th , on that in the case 20th is integrated. After the tax refund form has been scanned or scanned by the first reader 4th the tax refund form will be sent through the collection device with the payment receipt 18th into the tax refund device 2 drawn in and collected / stored inside.

An output device 10 is also in the tax refund device 2 with the case 20th integrated. The output device 10 can be designed as a cash payout device and / or a receipt output device. In other words, the user can choose the tax refund amount i _e through the dispenser 10 get cash. Alternatively / in addition, the user can provide the receipt for the tax refund amount paid i _e through the dispenser 10 also received.

the display 12th or the input terminal 12th can also be designed as an input device by means of which the bank details are entered by the user and the tax refund amount i _e is transferred to the entered bank account.

Furthermore, there is at least one display device 16 , preferably a plurality of display devices 16 in the tax refund device 2 in the case 20th integrated. As in 1 is shown for the first reader 4th , the second reader 6th , the third reader 14th , the feeder 18th and the output device 10 one display device each 16 provided to display the progress of the tax refund process to the user.

The following is the control device 8th with the help of 2 and 3 described in more detail.

As in 2 those from the first reader are shown 4th authenticity information read out i _1a , User information i _1b , as well as payment transaction data i _1c as well as those from the second reader 6th read out personal identification data i ₂ , in the control device or control 8th entered. As in 2 is shown, the authenticity information i _1a first in a checking unit of the control device 8th entered. This checking unit is provided for checking the authenticity of the tax refund form, in particular for checking the customs stamp applied to the document by a customs authority. Furthermore, the user information i _1b and the personal identification data i ₂ into an adjustment unit or a first adjustment unit of the control device 8th entered which the user information i _1b and the personal identification data i ₂ aligns with each other. An output signal of the checking unit and an output signal of the matching unit are sent to a determination unit and a first determination unit of the control device, respectively 8th forwarded, which is connected immediately downstream of the checking unit and the adjustment unit. When confirming the authenticity of the document / customs stamp and when the read-out match User information i _1b with the personal identification data i ₂ the determination unit determines a tax refund claim and outputs an output signal which is forwarded to a determination unit. If you are eligible for a tax refund, you will receive a tax refund amount i _e based on that from the first reader 4th read out payment transaction data i _1c determined by the determination unit. This tax refund amount i _e is then forwarded to an initiation unit, which reimburses the determined tax reimbursement amount i _e initiated, i.e. the tax refund amount i _e will then be refunded through the selected payment method.

The first reader 4th or an additional reading device, in particular a document scanner, is also used to read out payment information i _1d , in particular a payment amount of a further document, in particular a payment receipt. The payment receipt is preferably tacked or glued to the back of the tax refund form. Like in the 3 the payment information is displayed i _1d as well as the payment transaction data i _1c in a second adjustment unit of the control device 8th entered, which compares them with each other. An output signal of the second adjustment unit is then combined with the output signal of the first determination unit in a second determination unit of the control device 8th entered. If the payment information matches i _1d with the payment transaction data i _1c and if the tax refund claim determined by the first determining unit exists, a reconciled tax refund claim is determined by the second determining unit. An output signal is then input into the determination unit, by means of which, if the agreed tax refund claim exists, a tax refund amount based on the payment transaction data i _1c is determined.

Like in the 3 shown, a third adjustment unit is preferably in the control device 8th intended. There is also a server in the 3 to see the one based on that from the first reader 4th read user information i _1b the total tax refund amount i _g this user, who is stored in the server, outputs. The total tax refund amount i _g is then used with the tax refund amount determined by the determination unit i _e entered into the third adjustment unit, which compares them with one another. The output signal of the third adjustment unit is then input into a reminder unit. If the total tax refund amount received from the server does not match i _g with the tax refund amount determined by the determination unit i _e the user is then reminded by the reminder unit of the missing or still to be submitted tax refund forms, in the on the display 12th , especially the touch screen 12th an indication of the missing tax refund forms is given. After reminding you of the missing tax refund forms, the user can decide whether to submit additional tax refund forms or to continue the tax refund process.

The following describes the tax refund process using the 4th explained in more detail.

In a first step S1 of the tax refund process, user information i _1b and payment transaction data i _1c by scanning a code, in particular a QR code, which is contained on at least one document or an electronic device, from the first reading device 4th read out or scanned. In addition, authenticity information i _1a , in particular customs stamp, from the first reader 4th or an additional document scanner. The already scanned document can then be fed through a feeder 18th into the tax refund device 2 drawn in and collected / stored there. Alternatively, the already scanned document can be handed in personally to a tax refund company. After all tax refund forms to be scanned from the first reader 4th are scanned, the tax refund process is started by operating the display 12th continued to a second step S2. In the second step S2, personal identification data are used i ₂ by scanning a code, in particular a barcode, which is contained on an identification document, in particular a passport or an electronic device, from the second reading device 6th read out or scanned. The one from the first reader 4th authenticity information read out i _1a , User information i _1b as well as payment transaction data i _1c and that of the second reader 6th read out personal identification data i ₂ are in the control device 8th entered. In a third step S3, the authenticity of the document or documents is determined by the checking unit based on the authenticity information read out i _1a checked. If the authenticity of the document is confirmed, then that of the first reading device 4th read user information i _1b with those from the second reader 6th read out personal identification data i ₂ adjusted in a fourth step S4. If the authenticity of the document is not confirmed, ie the stamp on the document is determined to be not authentic, the tax refund process is terminated. Preferably, in such a case, this information can be sent to the tax refund company or forwarded to a competent authority in order to be able to further check the forged documents later. If the user information read out matches i _1b with the personal identification data i ₂ a tax refund claim is determined by the determination unit in a fifth step S5 and forwarded to the determination unit. When the read user information i _1b not with the personal identification data i ₂ matches, the tax refund process ends. If you are eligible for a tax refund, you will receive a tax refund amount i _e in a sixth step S6 on the basis of the payment transaction data read out i _1c determined. The refund of the tax refund amount i _e is then initiated by an initiation unit. Alternatively, the order of steps S2 and S3 can be changed. Alternatively, steps 3 and 4 can be integrated in one step.

After initiating the refund process, the user can operate the touch screen 12th select a payment method. First, a cash payment can be made through the output device 10 take place. Alternatively, bank details can be entered manually on the touch-sensitive screen 12th entered and the tax refund amount i _e will then be transferred to the bank account entered. Alternatively, the bank details or the user account can be read out by scanning a code on a bank card or an electronic device and the tax refund amount i _e will then be transferred or credited to the read out bank details or to the read out user account.

List of reference symbols

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Tax refund device

4th

first reader

6th

second reader

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Control / control device

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Dispenser

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Display / input terminal

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third reader

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Display device

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Feeder / Document feeder

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Authenticity information

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Payment transaction data

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Payment information / payment amount

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Personal identification data

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Tax Refund Amount

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Total Tax Refund Amount

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Patent literature cited

• DE 102016113387 A1 [0002]

Claims (9)

Tax refund device (2) with: a first reader (4) for reading out authenticity _{information (i 1a} ), user information (i _1b ), and payment transaction _{data (i 1c} ) contained on at least one document, in particular a tax refund form, or on an electronic device ; a second reading device (6) for reading out personal _{identification data (i 2} ) from an identification document or an electronic device; and a control device (8) with a checking unit which, based on the authenticity information (i _1a ) read out, checks an authenticity of the document, in particular by checking a stamp applied to the document by a customs authority; _{a matching unit that matches the user information (i 1b} ) and personal identification _{data (i 2} ) that have been read out, a determination unit that determines a tax refund claim upon confirmation of the authenticity of the document and upon agreement of the user information read out (i _1b ) with the personal identification _{data (i 2)} , a determination unit which determines when existence of the tax refund claim on the basis of the read out payment transaction data (i _1c) a tax refund amount (i _e), and an initiating unit which initiates a refund of the calculated refund of tax amount (i _e). Tax refund device (2) according to Claim 1 , wherein the first reading device (4) is furthermore provided for reading out payment information (i _1d ) of a further document, in particular a payment slip, which is connected to said document, in particular by a stapler or a stapling machine or by glue, which Control device (8) furthermore has a second comparison unit which compares the payment transaction _{data (i 1c} ) read out by the first reading device and the payment information (i _1d ) on the further document read out, and a second determination unit which, if the payment transaction data read out ( i _1c ) determines a coordinated tax refund claim with the payment information (i _1d ) and the existence of a tax refund claim on the further document read out, and the determination unit, if the coordinated tax refund claim exists, on the basis of the payment transaction data read out (i _1c ) determines a tax refund amount (i _e ). Tax refund device (2) according to Claim 1 or 2 wherein the control device (8) further comprises a third reconciliation unit, which reconciles a total _{tax refund amount (i g} ) received from a server based on the read user information (i _1b ) and the tax refund amount (i _e ) determined by the determination unit, and a reminder unit In the event that the total _{tax refund amount (i g} ) received from the server does not match the tax refund amount (i _e ) determined by the determination unit, the reminder unit is provided to remind the user of the missing or still to be submitted tax refund forms. Tax refund device (2) according to one of the Claims 1 until 3 , furthermore with a collection device (18) by means of which the document, in particular the tax refund form, is drawn into the tax refund device (2). Tax refund device (2) according to one of the Claims 1 until 4th , further comprising an output device (10) which _{outputs the determined tax refund amount (i e} ) in cash and / or outputs receipts for the tax refund amount (i _e ). Tax refund device (2) according to one of the Claims 1 until 5 , furthermore with a display (12) or an input terminal (12), by means of which the bank details are entered by the user and the tax refund amount (i _e ) is transferred to the entered bank details. Tax refund device (2) according to one of the Claims 1 until 6th , furthermore with a third reading device (14) for reading out user bank details or user account data, in particular from an electronic device or a bank card, wherein the tax refund device (2) _{transfers or credits the determined tax refund amount (i e} ) to the read out bank details or to the read out user account . Tax refund device (2) according to one of the Claims 1 until 7th , furthermore with at least one display device (16) which connects to the first reading device (4) and / or the second reading device (6) and / or the third reading device (14) and / or the feed device (18) and / or the output device ( 10) and is intended to display the flow of the tax refund process. Tax refund device (2) according to Claim 8 for the first reading device (4), the second reading device (6), the third reading device (14), the intake device (18) and the output device (10) a display device (16) is provided in each case.

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